Romanovska Law

Romanovska Law Protect your future with expert family law services from Romanov Law. Specializing in divorce, financial planning, and more. Secure your tomorrow today! Ms.

Romanovska is a lawyer, licensed to practice in California and Germany. She is one of the rare Family Law Lawyers in San Francisco to provide legal advice, counsel and mediation in English, German and Russian. Romanovska previously worked as a prosecutor in the Office of the District attorney of the Regional Superior Court of Berlin, and for several large firms such as Beiten Burghard & Wegner, and Linklaters Oppenhoff & Raedler. She has been awarded the Outstanding Pro Bono Award for Family Law Cases by the Justice and Diversity Center for her volunteer work with the Bar Association of San Francisco in 2012 and 2013. Romanovska received her J.D. with a concentration in family law, from the Freie University School of Law, a research University located in Berlin and one of the most prominent universities in Germany. She received her Masters degree (LL.M.) in US Legal Studies from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco.

09/18/2026

CAN DIY DIVORCE ACTUALLY WORK?

Why You Shouldn’t Skip an Attorney in Divorce

Diana Romanov, Certified Family Law Specialist and California family law attorney, explains the pros and cons of representing yourself in divorce, when self-representation may work, and why having an attorney involved can help prevent costly mistakes.

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09/18/2026

DIVORCE WITHOUT A LAWYER?

The $600 Divorce That Ended Up Costing More

Diana Romanov, Certified Family Law Specialist and California family law attorney, shares a real case where trying to save money by handling a divorce without an attorney ultimately led to a far more expensive legal battle.

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09/16/2026

Is mediation cheaper than litigation?

In most cases, mediation requires significantly less legal preparation than a trial. That can mean less time, lower legal fees, and more control over the outcome.

Every case is different, but when an agreement is possible, mediation can be a more efficient alternative to litigation.

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09/16/2026

Avoid These Retirement Pitfalls
in Divorce

Diana Romanov, Certified Family Law Specialist and California Family Law Attorney, explains common retirement-division pitfalls that can create costly problems during and after divorce—and why getting the details right matters when dividing retirement assets.

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09/14/2026

Why Your Divorce Judgment Is Not Enough

Diana Romanov, Certified Family Law Specialist and California Family Law Attorney, explains why a divorce judgment alone may not be enough to move retirement funds. Plan administrators are not parties to your divorce, so they need a specific order they can follow before issuing the rollover.






09/06/2026

Mediation vs. a Private Judge

Mediation and using a private judge are not the same.

A private judge makes a decision based on the evidence presented. A mediator does not decide the case. The mediator acts as a facilitator, helping both sides work toward an agreement they choose themselves.





09/03/2026

How Does Mediation Work?

A private mediator typically meets with the attorneys before mediation to understand the case and identify what needs to be resolved.

The mediator may ask about the date of marriage, date of separation, outstanding issues, strengths and weaknesses, the ages of the children, and what preparation is still needed before mediation.

The goal is to make sure both sides are prepared before attempting to resolve the case.





09/02/2026

How to Prepare for Private Mediation

Preparation can make a major difference in private mediation.

I recommend preparing almost as if you were going to trial. Depending on the issues involved, preparation may include forensic accounting, division of assets, post-separation accounting, marital standard of living analysis, support issues, and attorney’s fees.

The goal is to be prepared enough to resolve the case in mediation.





09/02/2026

What Is Private Mediation

Not all divorce mediation is the same.

Private mediation is a process both spouses choose. The parties hire a neutral retired judge or attorney to help facilitate the mediation and work toward resolving their divorce outside of trial.





08/29/2026

Your post is not private and it is not privileged. Under Evidence Code section 1220 it is a party admission. It becomes a screenshot, then an exhibit, then the first thing your judge ever learns about you.

Sympathy for her is not evidence that you are dangerous. Opposing counsel does not need it to be.

And if you are not sympathizing, if you are recognizing yourself in her, call your doctor this week. Or text 988.

Then close the app and go build the record that protects your child.

Not legal advice. Every case is different. Talk to your own attorney.

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